Once you pass, we will mail you the official certificate of rank.

After all of that hard work, you deserve the officially accredited certification.

Certificates issued are the same as those awarded to students training with us locally.

FAQ

How does testing work?

Train with the lessons and classes. Once you have logged the minimum training hours required, you are eligible to submit your test.

Next, simply follow the instructions on the testing page, to film and submit your video exam.

Your instructor will do a detailed grading of your exam, and will also film a personalized feedback video with corrections and guidance.

Once you pass, we will mail you the official certificate of rank and belt or patch if applicable. If you do not pass the first time, you will be given corrections, and can resubmit without paying another fee.

Do I need a partner to participate in the GMAU Krav Maga program?

Yes. You can practice and learn many techniques on your own. But in order to take the rank exam, you will need a partner to help you demonstrate your requirements. Also, to show a true level of proficiency, consistent practice with a training partner is a necessity. Krav Maga is a contact art, you literally need contact practice in order to learn and perfect the concepts.

Can my partner (or family members) also take a level exam and become certified?

Yes! In krav maga, having a consistent training partner that you can “beat up on”, will help you progress with more realistic practice. If you have a family member or friends who wants to enroll, they will need their own student account. Each and every student will receive instructor support and individualized feedback through their own respective training path, so we must have a separate account and payment plan for them.

You and your partner can work out together, practice techniques, work on combatives, and do the follow along lessons together. You can then test in the same level certification exam video. How? Simply have one person demonstrate the requirements, and then have the other do the same. Your partner is also a student in the case, and will be graded to the full extent as you will be. This means that you partner will need to pay the certification exam fee as well, to be qualified for grading and actual certification.

Do you offer a discount for additional family members?

Yes. Rather than having to pay for another full price membership, we offer an add-on family member Basic Membership. This is just $59 per year. The Basic Membership gives your family members official student enrollment, their own GMAU account (for logging to a journal, asking questions, having their own progress tracked separately). The Basic Membership does not include access to the videos. You will want to use your main account for watching the video training.

Do I have to do the testing and ranking?

This is simply an option that is available to you. We have a lot of students who just like training and learning the material on their own, without the goal of earning rank through us. That is just fine. If you ever need anything, you can still get help through our Instructor Support.

Is your course aligned with a particular organization or association?

Yes, all rank awarded is recognized and accredited through the Global Martial Arts Association, Ultimate Training Martial Arts Association, National Krav Maga, National Martial Arts, the Association of Martial Artists World Wide, as well as various local and national training centers.

Is there a minimum wait between level certification exams?

There are no “forced waits” in our program. But, we do require students to document their training/practice sessions in the Student Journal. We require for you to train a minimum number of hours and to document each practice session in your student journal before you take an exam. We do this for a few reasons:

It allows us to keep tabs on your progress, practice schedule, and training time. As your instructors, we are more in the loop, just as we would be if you attended physical classes with us.

The minimum training hours are designed so that you get enough repetitions; create real muscle memory, and instinctual reactions. It is not enough to just “know how to do a technique” – but be able to execute it instantaneously with an attack, without having to think. Sufficient, documented practice will get you there.

We want to maintain high standards of excellence and expectations, so that your training, progress, and ranking is up to par to a Krav Maga student from a physical facility.

Will my certificate state that it was earned “online” or through “home study”?

No. Certificates issued are the same as those awarded to physical training students. This is because we have the same syllabus, testing requirements, and student standards in our online course. Since you are not physically attending classes, you will need to put in extra work and have a much higher level of self-discipline in order to advance.

Is there a cost for testing? What does the test fee include?

Yes. Rank exams are $60 each for yellow – brown belt. The fee covers the time and energy that your instructor takes out working with you and grading your exam. Your instructor will take out a good chunk of time to study your exam, grade it, make detailed notes, and work back and forth with you in communication. Your instructor will also film a personalized feedback video for you! He’ll demonstrate some of your errors, go over tips, corrections, guidance, and anything that will help you improve. The fee also covers us mailing you the certificate of rank.

Can I transfer in previous rank/certifications from a different Krav Maga organization?

No, we have found it to be more beneficial to start from the first level in our course. Your previous rank and experience will clearly allow you to learn at a much faster pace, with less errors.

Where can I take the in-person black belt test?

Yellow belt – Brown belt exams can be taken via our video testing process. The black belt exam must be taken in-person at one of our Official Testing Centers. Currently we offer testing at these Official Testing Centers:

National Martial Arts – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

National Martial Arts – Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA

Krav Maga Ivrea – Ivrea, Italy

However, within the next year we are expanding this program considerably, and plan to do instructor certifications/qualifications review/standards alignment with some instructors abroad, which will be able to do the physical test. Our highest priority will be in the UK, Canada, Europe, and Australia. By the time you get to black belt testing level (which usually takes around 3-4 years), we will most likely have these centers established.

How can I become a certified instructor and run my own Krav Maga classes?

Our association offers world-class Krav Maga Instructor Certifications to give our distance training and online students the opportunity to learn to teach Krav Maga effectively. We utilized a unique hybrid approach of training at home via our home study course (online University) + a live training event in which you get feedback, hands on practice, and a rigorous exam that will allow you to become a certified instructor to teach and rank your own students in Krav Maga, while being backed up by our global association and support.

Can I cancel at anytime?

Yes, there are no contracts or annoying cancellation processes. If you just don’t like the course, you can cancel. But, if you fall to hard times and want to freeze your membership, we can do that for you too.

Does a portion of my monthly tuition go toward changing the world for the better?

Yes it does! We donate a good portion of our proceeds every month to people and projects that are making the world a better place. From planting organic gardens to feed the homeless, to a martial arts school teaching underprivileged kids, to good people who have fallen under hard times and illnesses, schools in Africa, people combating ailments with natural herbs, and more - we are working on helping others and spreading abundance.

Real Student Reviews

Every experience I have had with GMAU has been great. The instruction is top notch. The site is easy to use. The lessons are comprehensive and the support is excellent. This is a fantastic way to learn a martial art.

John Fitch III
Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Joining Global Martial Arts University has been a great experience. Between teaching my own classes and staying up on the weapons I do teach, this has left little time for me to personally develop my own personal skills. I was looking for a way to get quality instruction on a private level and I have found that with GMAU.

Classes are well taught and Instructors are always available for help or advice as I progress. This is one class I hope to see all the way to certified instructor!

Teri Kuhns
Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Peter den Boer
Houston, Texas, USA

My name is James McKaskle and I have been participating in the GMAU Krav Maga program for the last month. I have been training in the martial arts for about 15 years, teaching for 12 of those and running a school for 11. I have had both good and bad instruction in the martial arts. The instruction with GMAU is solid and insightful. The lessons and classes are well done and well organized. All the videos are well done and the subject matter presented in an easy to understand manner. I have an extremely busy schedule and this online learning program has made it possible for me to train in the arts without the travel time sink. I highly recommend this program.

James McKaskle
Phoenix, Arizona, USA

I have always been skeptical about home study courses when it comes to learning certain skills,such as martial arts, especially something like Krav Maga which needs a partner to learn drills effectively.

I then came across the Krav Maga course by GMAU. After looking at the sample videos, I thought I'd try out the dvd set, especially after being satisfied by the weapons courses, and as I was looking for self defence material to supplement my physical training at a Dojo.

I found the DVD informative, helped complement my physical training and once the GMAU course arrived, I eventually got myself to become a GMAU student for Krav. The videos within the course is of very high quality, instructions and the instructor clearly Knows what they ate doing. The syllabus is also satisfying and I enjoy learning the content provided.

I also enjoy the weekly classes, as they provide a variety within the training, including inspiration on how to train at home, with and without a partner with a large variety of drills that can be done at home without needing specialist gym equipment.

I recommend this course and if you want to learn effective self defence, check it out!

Najeeb Hassan
South Penrith, New South Wales 2750 Australia

I would just like to mention that ever since starting Krav Maga with GMAU it has been an awesome experience, so far. The way the classes are put across make it so easy to understand and follow along, I am learning so much, becoming fit and definitely feel more confident in myself. My only regret is that I didn't know about Krav Maga years and years ago. Thanks to everyone at GMAU for making it such an awesome experience.

Norman Winter
South Penrith, New South Wales, Australia

I love training online with GMAU. I was a student of Krav Maga prior to my enrollment in the GMAU, however the school's class times conflicted with my work schedule. Additionally, I recently had ankle surgery and was able to review the curriculum online during my recovery. Prior to my surgery, I would train with a friend of mine. We both found the videos informative, easy to follow, and got a great workout. I used the instant messaging feature once or twice to ask questions about the curriculum and received a speedy response that answered my question(s). Thanks for the great site!

Adam Bala
San Diego, California, USA

I would just like to say Global Martial Arts University is a great online resource. I have no Krav Maga schools in my area so it is good to find a way to train. I find the videos to the point and informative.